2024-11-05T15:54:55-06:00 2023-12-31 STOCKMAN KAST RYAN & CO LLP 102 N CASCADE AVENUE SUITE 400 COLORADO SPRINGS CO 80903 990 2023-01-01 843045036 We Fortify % WE FORTIFY WEFO 7192321252 1816 Wood Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80907 Shelley Jensen CEO 7192321252 2024-05-15 true true Doreen B Merz P00841439 7196301186 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Working Fusion Shelley Jensen 1816 Wood Avenue Colorado Springs CO 80907 701083 false X https://wefortify.org X 2019 CO To provide low cost housing for young individuals who are at risk of homelessness, and assist them in developing the necessary skills to be independent. 8 8 5 21 0 778252 599248 0 71444 0 0 31629 3203 809881 673895 0 4987 0 0 70016 153129 0 11526 11526 253394 391442 323410 561084 486471 112811 1461667 1688110 8956 122588 1452711 1565522 X TO PROVIDE LOW COST HOUSING FOR YOUNG INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AND ASSIST THEM IN DEVELOPING THE NECESSARY SKILLS TO BE INDEPENDENT. false false 493707 73335 We Fortify's Working Fusion at Mill Street exists to pivot young adults out of poverty into a state of economic and emotional stability and social connectedness. This village and program is a first-of-its-kind housing initiative in Colorado Springs dedicated to breaking the cycle of generational poverty and homelessness. 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WE ARE A HOMELESS PREVENTION INITIATIVE. This is generational shift : one person, one neighborhood, one community at a time. Working Fusion at Mill Street is for young adults between the ages of 18 and 25 who: -Will benefit from close proximity to access support services -Are able and motivated to be self-sufficient -Often through no fault of their own, are at extreme risk for becoming, have been, or are situationally homeless -Have the desire to live a life of purpose and independence In the short time since Working Fusion launched, our residents are growing and moving their lives forward. Among their accomplishments: Two residents have graduated from the program! One is working in a living wage career position with 401k, paid time off and healthcare, and the other is continuing their education at UCCS. Many are in school finishing high school, GEDs, and college courses. Some are working to stabilize areas of their lives including mental health and/or legal issues so they can start or return to school. Two will be graduating with their Associate's Degrees this year. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11 b Prior to filing, a draft of form 990 is reviewed and approved by the board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12 C AT EACH BOARD MEETING, IF THERE IS A DISCUSSION OF SELECTING OR ENGAGING A VENDOR OR SERVICE PROVIDER, ALL IN ATTENDANCE ARE ASKED TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THIS DISCUSSION IF THERE COULD BE A PERCEIVED CONFLICT. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUESTS THAT EACH BOARD MEMBER LIST AND ACKNOWLEDGE ANY KNOWN CONFLICTS. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and Form 990 are available upon request.